Volume 28, Issue 1 A s we celebrate the birthday of our c o u n t r y, it m ak e s me t h i nk of how wonderful it is as Americans to live in this great nation. One of the things I love most about Park Place is our diversity. We come together daily as a community representing many different backgrounds. How wonderful it is for us to embrace our unique cultures! As we come together to celebrate the Fourth of July, let us salute our flag and remember how blessed we are to be Americans. Park Place will be closed Friday & Saturday July 34, 2015, in observance of Independence Day. Please join us for this year’s American Independence Parade & Festival in Waukegan, IL. The parade is an annual event sponsored by the Waukegan Park District. Step off begins at Franklin Street at 1pm and follows Sheridan Road north to Bowen Park. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the 2nd Annual Community Wide Health & Wellness Fair. Special thanks to our co-sponsors; the American Diabetes Association, Novo Nordisk, the Diabetes Education Program, Clinica el Divino Nino, and Vista Health Systems. Participants received information from over 20 vendors who offered information, services, and health screenings. It’s time to get in shape and ready for the upcoming 5K walk/run.
Please join our 9 week exercise training program designed to get you fit and ready to finish the 5K For Labor Day. Classes are M,W,F at 7am. This is another item you can cross off your bucket list! Congratulations to the new officers of the Senior Services Committee! Each member works tirelessly to support the events and services at Park Place. I appreciate their commitment to a two year term, and look forward to working with them this season. The Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access Program is available at Park Place 9am 4:30pm (M-F). A few services offered are; Seniors Free Transit Ride, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride, and Secretary of State License Plate Discount. Please contact Park Place for program specifics. A specialized staff member is awaiting your visit and/or phone call. Adults age 55 or better in Waukegan Township are eligible for our Home Sweet Home program. Our program consist of quality lawn care at least twice a month (weather permitting). We always try to service twice a month however, if we are washed out due to heavy rain or bad weather we will need to adjust this schedule. If you have an elderly neighbor or relative who could use this service, please allow Waukegan Township to assist you. Call our hotline at (847) 599-2932 for more information. Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor 847-244-4900
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Katie Strawder has been a volunteer Ambassador at Park Place for over 8 years. She currently holds the position of queen with the Park Place Red Hat Society and is instrumental in helping to raise money for the Walk for Seniors. Ms. Strawder is the Country Line Dancer’s instructor at Park Place and she also assists the Eddie Washington Center with projects.
We have renamed the Walk for Seniors to the 5K For Labor Day to better reflect the nature and purpose of this multigenerational event. The evolution of this event has progressed towards a more athletic 5K focus and a new venue: Independence Grove in Libertyville. Date: September 5, 2015! Pre-register online at www.waukegantownship.com or in person at Park Place. On the day of the event, registration is 7am - 9am at Independence Grove. Step off celebration is 8:30am and the race will begin at 9am. Medals will be given to the fastest woman/man to complete the course and the oldest and youngest runners/walkers. A Professional timing service will be used this year and you can receive your immediate timing results online! $30 fee includes T-shirt. Build your own sundae and enjoy Park Place will provide shuttle bus live entertainment by the service. For information call 847-244Archie Parks Project. 9242 for more info. Please join us 4:00pm - 7:00pm! @ Park Place
Patricia Jones Waukegan Township Supervisor
Trustees: Katherine Rothwell-Francis Percy L. Johnson Jeff McBride Chuck Willms Township Clerk: Rose Staben Assessor: Mark Stricklin
Park Place Senior Citizen’s Services Committee: Chair: Victor Ruiz Vice Chair: Ray Evelyn Curry Secretary: Opal Rice Members: Ed Buschbacher Evelyn Bailey & Larry Eaker
Exercise Class Schedule MONDAY * Couch to 5K 7:00 a.m. *SeniorSize - 9:15 a.m. *SeniorSize -10:15 a.m. *Chicago Soul Dancing - 5:30 p.m. *Yoga/Meditation 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
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THURSDAY
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*Walk Fit -
* Couch to 5K 7:00 a.m.
*AdvancedSeniorSize – 9:15 a.m.
* Couch to 5K 7:00 a.m.
*SeniorSize 10:15 a.m.
*Zumba - 9:00 a.m.
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*Advanced SeniorSize9:15 a.m.
*Country Line Dancing 10:00 a.m.
*Yoga/Meditation 10:15 a.m.
*Chicago Soul Dancing -
SATURDAY *Walk Fit - 10:00 a.m.
Zumba Exercise 10:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
* Advance sign up for classes & a medical release form must be on file. (renew form yearly)
Rosalind Franklin Community Care Coach Free Health Screenings - Tuesday, July 7 - 10:00a.m. @ Park Place. Health & Wellness Workshop - Crohn’s & Colitis Disease - Wednesday, July 8 - 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Topic: Learn about Crohn’s Disease – Symptoms and Causes . @ Park Place. The Dementia Friendly Home - Wednesday, July 8 - 1:00pm. @ Park. Place. Free Healthquest Homecare Screenings - Monday: July 13 & 27 - 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. (Blood Pressure Check, Glucose and Cholesterol). @ Park Place. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Park Place Complimentary Foot Care Tuesday, July 14 & Tuesday, July 28 - 1:00p.m. By appointment @ Park Place. Meet Your Leader - Wednesday, July 15 - 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. - Local Chamber of Commerce. @ Park Place. AARP Safety Driving - Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22 - 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. With ADT Medical Alert, Help Can Be Just A Button Press Away - Tuesday, July 21 - 11a.m. - 12:00p.m. Taking Care of Your Feet - Wednesday, July 22– 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. @ Park Place. Healthier Habits for a Healthier You - Wednesday, July 29 - 11a.m. - 12:00p.m. Presented by Waukegan Township Park Place & Alzheimer's Association. @ Park Place. “Life is a Zoo” - Which of the four main personality types are you? - Wednesday, August 5 - 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Waukegan Township’s Park Place Banquet Hall. Celebrate your special event at our facility located in Park Place Center, 414 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan. Reasonable rates–call (847) 244-9242 today to reserve! $35.00 per hour (during business hours) $50.00 per hour (when closed) $75.00 per hour (holiday) Commercial Kitchen Flat Rate $50.00 with room rental only. Deposit to reserve the room $100.00. If you are not currently receiving the Park Place Preview contact us at 847-244-9242 or e-mail kwoods@waukegantownship.com INTEREST GROUPS MEETING DATES Book Club…….….....…Monday 07/06 1:00 p.m. Grief….……….….….….Nothing in July Grandparents & Other Relatives...Monday 07/13 5:30 p.m. & Tuesday 07/28 11:00 a.m. Spanish…………..…… Friday 07/10 11:00 a.m. Low Vision ………..…..Tuesday 07/14 10:00 a.m. Red Hat Society…...….Thursday 07/16 Noon Alzheimer’s……....…...Tuesday 07/28 10:00 a.m. Benefit Access Program….M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pictured are the following slate of officers who will preside over the Senior Citizens Services Committee during years 20152017: Chairman - Victor Ruiz; Vice Chair - Ray Evelyn Curry, Secretary - Opal Rice, Committee members; Edward Buschbacher, Evelyn Bailey, and Alderman Larry Eaker of Park City. Also, pictured are Waukegan Township Supervisor Patricia Jones, Trustee Percy L. Johnson, and Judge Jay W. Ukena. Congratulations to the new officers of the Senior Services Committee! They were sworn in at the regular SCSC meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12:00 pm, by The Honorable Judge Jay W. Ukena.
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Explore the flavors of the world at Taste of Chicago! Leave the driving to us, and spend your day tasting food and enjoying the beautiful Grant Park. $19 fee covers round trip transportation to the festival. Tickets for food will be sold separately. For more info call 847-244-9242.
Animals, exhibits, entertainment, and carnival food. What could be better on a summer day? Join us for a day at the Lake County Fair! Tickets and round trip transportation are included in your $9 fee. For more info call 847-2449242 or email Lpable@waukegantownship.com.
This year the Chicago Air and Water Show celebrates 55 years of daredevil thrills in the air and on the water at North Avenue Beach and along Chicago’s magnificent lakefront on Lake Michigan. With Chicago's Skyline as a backdrop, audience numbers reach 2.2 million annually. $19 fee covers round trip transportation to the Festival. There is no entry fee. You may bring lawn chairs. Departs for festival at 9:00 a.m.
Aloha! Come aboard Pride of America the only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round. Island hop Hawaii in style, with 18 restaurants and 9 bars and lounges, excellent family accommodations, spacious suites, and more balconies than any ship that cruises. For more information call 847-244-9242. All fees are per person, double occupancy. $250 Deposit & Insurance due at registration. * Insurance is optional, but strongly recommended. Price includes transportation to and from O'Hare from Park Place, all air fare, transfers, and the cruise. Balcony - $3,953.40 Insurance $297.00 Balcony - $3,966.60 Insurance $298.00 NEW MOVIES ARE SHOWN: TUESDAYS 1:30 P.M. & SATURDAYS AT 12:30 P.M. CLASSICS ARE SHOWN: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. & WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
* Will leave festival at 3 p.m.
PARK PLACE CLASSICS Join us for a great game in Historic Wrigley Field! The Chicago Cubs will take on the Atlanta Braves. Depart from Park Place at 1 p.m. for this 3 p.m. game. $39 per person fee includes infield reserve seats and round trip transportation. Illinois FREE Discount Prescription Card (18 years or older/Lake County Res) 65% on Prescriptions - 59,000+ Pharmacies, no paperwork to fill out. No hidden fees for card, no health restrictions. Everyone is accepted, brand or generic drugs. Save 50% to 80% on lab/imaging. Call (847) 244 -4900 For info, pick up your card today and start saving! RX cards available at Supervisor’s Office 149 S. Genesee Street or Park Place 414 S. Lewis Ave; Waukegan, IL. P A R K P L A C E A PR I L
Wednesday , July 1 - Vertigo Monday & Wednesday, July 6 & 8 - All About Eve Monday & Wednesday, July 13 & 15 It Happened One Night Monday & Wednesday, July 20 & 22 - On The Waterfront Monday & Wednesday, July 27 & 29 Streetcar Named Desire
PARK PLACE CINEMA Tuesday & Saturday, July 7 & 11 - The Wedding Ringer (R) Starring Kevin Hart Tuesday & Saturday, July 14 & 18 - The Gambler (R) Starring Mark Wahlberg Tuesday & Saturday, July 21 & 25 - Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (R) - Starring Jim Sturgess
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Waukegan, City Hall M a yo r , W a yn e M o t l e y 1 0 0 N . M L K , Av e Waukegan 60085 847-599-2500 North Chicago, City Hall M a yo r , L e o n Ro cki n g h a m 1 8 5 0 L e w i s Av e . , North Chicago 60064 847-596-8600 Beach Park, City Hall M a yo r , Jo h n Hu ck e r 11270 W. Wadsworth Beach Park, 60099 847-746-1770 Phone 847-746-1797 Fax P ar k Ci t y, Ci t y H al l M a yo r , S t e ve P an n el l 3355 Belvidere Road, P ar k Ci t y, 6 00 8 5 847-623-5030 Federal & State Representatives: US Senator Dick Durbin 312-353-4952 US Senator Mark Kirk 312-886-3506 US Congressman Bob Dold 847-380-7605 Illinois State Senator Terry Link 847-821-1811 Senator@link30.org Illinois State Representative R i ta M a yf i el d 847-599-2800 60th district@gmail.com
PARK PLACE PREVIEW 414 S. Lewis Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-244-9242 Fax: 847-244-9258 www.waukegantownship.com
Park Place Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Closed
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CONDOLENCES
Virginia Leblanc 5/22/15
Isabelle Gilmore 5/21/15 Charlotte Hughes 5/22/15 Alice Summers 5/13/15 Ethelene Cleary 5/15/15
Westgate Funerals Debra Duvall-Harris 5/15/15 Sheila Austin 5/20/15
McMurrough Funeral Chapel Zosie Domingo 5/16/15
Congdon & Company Rodney Brock 5/28/15 Merle Kyrk 5/18/15 Robert Raiden 5/29/15 Dean Sanderlin 5/22/15 Kenneth Storvik 5/21/15
Warren Cemetery, Mausoleum Lorraine Boyer-Mayor 5/24/15 Carl Hansen 5/21/15 Robert Mason 5/25/15
We Remember Seniors who’ve passed away 05/12/15 - 06/02/15
Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home Perry Coleman Jr 5/20/15 Coleman Moore 5/15/15 Lawrence Parker 5/20/15 Audelia Ross 5/19/15 Lee Roberts 5/29/15 Lucille Charles 5/26/15 Lois Bryant 5/24/15 Perry Coleman Jr. 5/20/15 Lawrence Parker 5/20/15 Salata Gurnee Funeral Home Dorothy Cvik
Peterson & Patch Funeral Home Fornero Frances Daniel Jardich Barbara Walker 5/24/15 5
The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan Juanita V. Hernandez 5/26/15 Marsh Funeral Home Lorene Sabonjian 5/24/15 Kenneth Steinke 5/29/15 Ruby Platt 5/21/15 Gurnee Funeral Home Emily Senica 5/28/15
The mission of Park Place is to encourage the independence and well-being of adults age 55 and better by providing health and fitness opportunities, recreational programs, transportation options, trips, events and support services.